CBI Charges Sanjay Roy With Rape, Murder of Kolkata Doctor; Gang-Rape Ruled Out

Oct 7, 2024, 09:22 AM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its first chargesheet in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The prime accused, Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata police, has been charged with rape and murder. The CBI ruled out the possibility of gang-rape, stating that Roy acted alone, allegedly in an inebriated condition and misled investigators. The incident occurred on August 9 and had caused widespread outrage, leading to a prolonged strike by junior doctors. The chargesheet was filed at the Sealdah court, and CCTV footage reportedly links Roy to the crime scene. The investigation is ongoing.